DEF News Updates

Business, Fuel, Government

Trade Deficit Narrows on Drop in Oil Imports

The U.S. trade deficit shrank by 3.4% in February, as demand for imported crude oil fell, the Commerce Department said Friday.

April 5, 2013
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Installs 1,000th DEF Dispenser

TravelCenters of America said it has completed the installation of its 1,000th bulk on-island diesel exhaust fluid dispenser.

March 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

E&MU: DEF Storage and Testing Grows as Fleets Move to SCR Engines

CINCINNATI — As the amount of diesel exhaust fluid poured into U.S. and Canadian trucks continues to grow, laboratory chemists are working on how to test the liquid for purity, and vehicle operators are installing underground storage tanks for the added volume.

January 22, 2013
Business, Fuel, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Expands in October

The U.S. trade deficit increased by 4.9% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

December 11, 2012
Business, Fuel, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in August

The U.S. trade deficit grew by 4.1% in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

October 11, 2012
Business, Fuel, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in June

The U.S. trade deficit shrank 11% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

August 9, 2012
Business, Fuel

DEF Price Fell 28¢ in July, Report Says

The average U.S. pump price of diesel exhaust fluid fell in July to the lowest level on record, according to Integer Research.

August 6, 2012
Business, Fuel, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in May

The U.S. trade deficit shrank 3.8% in May as imports fell to the lowest level in three months, the Commerce Department said.

July 11, 2012
Business, Fuel, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in April

The U.S. trade deficit shrank by 4.9% in April as a drop in imports more than offset the first exports decline in five months, the Commerce Department said Friday.

June 8, 2012
Business, Fuel

Several Major Truck Stops Install DEF Pumps on Fuel Islands, Chain Executives Say

Executives at three major truck stop chains said that they are installing diesel exhaust fluid pumps on fuel islands at all or most of their locations, which drop costs significantly for truckers, despite the current slow demand.

April 30, 2012